Website provides resources, support for LGBTQ2+ cancer patients

U of A educator Amanda Bolderston (centre), Evan Taylor from the University of Fraser Valley (right), and Meghan McInnis from Queen's University launched the Queering Cancer website to help close an information gap in resources and services tailored to LGBTQ2+ people. (Photo: Supplied)

Reading Time: 3 minutes U of A faculty educator and two collaborators saw a need and worked to create a supportive space

AI could lead to faster, better analysis of donated blood

Jason Acker was a lead author of a new international study showing that machine learning can be used to analyze samples of red blood cells faster and more precisely than human experts—a finding that could change how donated blood is assessed, stored and selected for transfusion into patients. (Photo: Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, August 2020)

Reading Time: 4 minutes Researchers develop new tool capable of precision diagnosis and better classification of blood products

It’s not about where we travel but why

We have a world map with destinations scratched off, showing the sites we’ve conquered and inspiring us to make a conquest of many more
This entry is part 2 of 1 in the series ConnecTour Chronicles

Reading Time: 4 minutes A collection of ordinary adventurers are preparing to travel at the speed of life, seeking to connect with fellow Canadians across the country

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